Practical Nurse – Long term Care

What you would do

• Give patient nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Give selected medications and record each dose in the medical record.
• Collect urine and stool samples and help with simple diagnostic tests.
• Respond to emergencies and start CPR when needed.
• Teach patients and families and record how they respond to the teaching.
• Keep the unit clean and safe and follow all safety standards.

Do you qualify for GS-3 to GS-6?

With experience: No work experience is needed for GS-3. To reach GS-4 you need 6 months of LPN work experience, or 1 year of nursing care work in a hospital, clinic, or nursing home, and to reach GS-5 and GS-6 you need 1 more year at each level below. Previous long-term care experience is preferred.

With education: You must be a graduate of a practical or vocational nursing school approved by the state or accredited by NLNAC. For GS-4, graduating from an approved program of at least 24 months can count instead of work experience. If you studied abroad, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Full, active, current, unrestricted license as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or DC
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, which must be maintained

How to apply well

What to send:

• Long-form resume or CV (the 2-page resume rule does not apply)
• Transcript if you use your education to qualify
• Copy of your nursing license
• Professional certification, if applicable
• Cover letter, if required
• DD-214 or Statement of Service, if it applies to you
• SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, CV, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible. VA may also run pre-employment reference checks.

Tips for this job:

• Describe your nursing experience clearly, with exact dates and hours per week, because VA will not assume anything.
• If you use your education to qualify, upload your transcript and confirm your school is accredited.
• Check that your photo ID meets REAL ID rules before onboarding, since non-compliant IDs are not accepted.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Day/night rotation or nights, to be discussed at interview. The facility is open 24/7, and a compressed or flexible schedule may be authorized.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) is authorized for highly qualified candidates. Relocation assistance is not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply
• Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Background and security investigation
• Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID licenses not accepted after May 7, 2025
• Pre-employment physical exam
• Seasonal flu vaccination required unless an exemption is granted
• 1 or 2-year trial period
• Must be flexible with schedule and patient assignments in a 24/7 facility
• Physical demands include lifting, long standing, bending, and extensive walking

Job details

Salary

$43,518 – $79,202 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-3 to GS-6 · General Schedule

Location

Canandaigua, New York

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Other

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Practical Nurse (0620)

Announcement

CBTE-13104334-27-SJD